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We're back live tonight with the usual gang of ruffians, this time (partially) live from San Francisco as we warm up for Macworld Expo 2010! So what if the iPad isn't out for a few more weeks? We're revved up for the show -- it's our first year with a booth of our own, and our first year livestreaming video directly from the expo floor -- so what we need now is to hear from you. What coverage do you want to see, which products do you want reviews, who are the pundits and industry veterans you want to hear from? C'mon & call the show to let us know.

We'll kick things off at 10pm Eastern (7pm Pacific); hopefully the Superbowl will be over by then, and if not, we'll vamp. Once you sign in on Talkshoe, you'll be able to call in with your own phone and chat live with TUAW bloggers and listeners. See you then!

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantage of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *8.

If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients; basic instructions are here. Talk with you then!

Our talkcast returns to the virtual airwaves this evening as usual, bringing your chance to get in on the discussion with us. This week's topic? Obviously, the iPad will be front and center as we discuss and digest what Apple's new device means for the world (and whether it's underwhelming or overpowered), but we'll also talk about Adobe's Flash and whether it's even worth pursuing for us Mac users, as well as the iPhone revision that wasn't (but hopefully will be later this year).

Please do come and join us -- we'll kick things off at 10pm Eastern (7pm Pacific), and once you sign in on Talkshoe, you'll be able to call in with your own phone and chat live with TUAW bloggers and listeners. See you then!

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantage of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *8.

If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients; basic instructions are here. Talk with you then!

Everyone's currently engaged with the fervor over the pending announcement, but once the dust settles, there'll be lots and lots of opinions to be shared and "will you/won't you buy it" conversations to be had. That's what our talkcast is for! This evening at 5:30pm Eastern, we invite you to join us over on Talkshoe.com for a special edition of our weekly TUAW Talkcast, all about today's announcement and what it means for the Appleverse at large. A crew of TUAW regulars will be aboard with us, and you'll be invited to call up yourself and share your own opinions about what has happened today.

Please join us -- the talkcast will kick off this evening at 5:30pm Eastern on our Talkshoe page (right in the middle of the latest edition of TUAW TV Live, which starts up at 5 this evening). Bring your opinions, please!

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantange of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *-8.

If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients; basic instructions are here. Talk with you then!

No, we're not inviting you to dinner. We've just updated our team page, complete with some pretty horrendous pictures!

Our team includes a somewhat random, yet incredibly cool, group of professionals. Besides all our tech qualifications we've got a philosopher, a former Time Inc. staffer, a former Navy nuclear electrician, a double-jointed man, and even a fraud analyst (so don't try anything funny), and that's just for starters!

So if you have a second, check us out. You'll discover our professional qualifications, our likes and dislikes, and glean some insight into the minds behind TUAW (notice I didn't say brains?).

Don't be afraid to tell us "hi" yourself in the comments!

Talkcast time again! This week (for the first time) hosting duties will be covered by me, Kelly Guimont. We'll review this week's in Apple news, speculate wildly about the upcoming Apple Event, and speculate only slightly less wildly about iPhone 4.0. We'll be live at 10 pm Eastern, 7 pm Pacific, and various other times around the globe.

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday.

To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantange of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *-8. If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients; basic instructions are here. Talk with you then!

For the past several years, IDG World Expo has created a community on Ning for Macworld Expo. You can join up and follow various bloggers and companies, and now TUAW has a group page for the show.

To join the group, just head over to http://macworldexpo.ning.com/group/tuaw. You can participate in our Macworld Expo discussion, find out where TUAW bloggers will be at the show, and even find out about possible meetups in San Francisco during Macworld.

It's all free, and we'd love to have you join in on the fun. If you already have a login for the Macworld 2010 site, simply ask to be added to the group. For those who don't have a login, you can sign up by clicking the appropriate Sign Up link on the right side of the page.

All our prognostications, anticipations, best-of lists and year-end reflections -- in one handy place.

...a very happy New Year.

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You can catch last week's show, featuring host Mike Schramm and a rundown of the week's news, via iTunes or Talkshoe. Tonight, we're going to dive into the slate rumors, and take your calls and suggestions for what you expect to see come late January.

To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the browser-only client, the embedded Facebook app, or the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client; however, for maximum fun, you should call in. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. To call in on regular phone or VoIP lines (take advantange of your free cellphone weekend minutes if you like): dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077 -- during the call, you can request to talk by keying in *-8.

If you've got a headset or microphone handy on your Mac, you can connect via the free Gizmo or X-Lite SIP clients; basic instructions are here. Talk with you then!

Here's a few of our recent app giveaways. There's still time to enter!

	Holiday giveaways: NBA apps and prize pack This giveaway has got it going on: you could win both the League Pass and Game Time apps from the NBA, plus a swag bag full of gear and goodies...		Holiday giveaways: Cellar 2.0 for the wine lover This one is perfect for your New Year's Eve party planning: Cellar 2.0, which can help you track the wines you love so much...
	Holiday giveaways: Eucalyptus ereader Can't figure out what to put on the iPhone or iPod touch you got as a gift? We've got the prescription: holiday giveaways galore! Here's an app giveaway that will help you catch up on the classics...	More app giveaways: Win a copy of Things for Mac and iPhone

Can't figure out what to put on the iPhone or iPod touch you got as a gift? We've got the prescription: holiday giveaways galore! Here's an app giveaway that will help you catch up on the classics while you're on the go: the $9.99 ereader Eucalyptus [iTunes link], which gives you access to over 20,000 volumes from the Project Gutenberg online library. We've got ten copies to give away to ten eager readers.

Just leave a comment on the post letting us know about your favorite classic book, and you'll be entered in the giveaway.

• Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
• To enter leave a comment on this post letting us know your favorite classic/public domain book.
• The comment must be left before Tuesday, 12/29 at 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time.
• You may enter only once.
• Ten winners will be selected in a random drawing.
• Prizes: each winner will receive one promotional code for Eucalyptus (ARV $9.99).
• Click Here for complete Official Rules.